Indian Millet - Foxtail Millet/Thinai Arisi /Kangni - Origin, Description, Culinary use, Recipes ideas along with Purchase and Storage Tips.
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What is Foxtail millet/Thinai Arisi Uses/Kangni Uses/Korralu Uses
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About - "Foxtail millet/Thinai arisi"
Foxtail millet is an antiquity millet. In south India, it is consumed as a staple food for a long time since the Sangam period. It is still consumed as a staple food in rural India. People who live in the mountains enjoy a special dish called “Thenum Thinaiyum” (Foxtail millet and Honey).
ORIGIN OF FOXTAIL MILLET/THINAI ARISI
Foxtail millet, scientifically called Setaria Italica is a grass usually grown for its grain and also as plant fodder. It originated in China and spread to India, Africa, and Europe. Now, it can be found all over the world. India and China are the major cultivators of foxtail millet.
After Pearl millet, foxtail millet is the second most widely grown millet in India. Different varieties of foxtail millets cultivating throughout India.
Dry regions like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are the major cultivators of foxtail millets.
DESCRIPTION OF FOXTAIL MILLET/THINAI ARISI
Foxtail millet is a fast-growing summer plant. It grows from 90-220cm in height.
It is an annual bunch of growing grass with alternate leaves and is topped by a bristly panicle between 2 and 12 inches long.
The small seeds are encased in a thin hull, which is easily removable and their colour is greatly dependent upon the variety.
Generally, light golden-yellow colour seeds are easily available and consumed. This particular variety is said to be rich in beta-carotene.
FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES OF THINAI ARISI/FOXTAIL MILLET
Tamil name – Thinai Arisi
Kannada name – Navane
Telugu name – Korralu
Marathi name – Kang/Rala
Hindi name – Kangni
Sanskrit name – Priyangu/Kangu
FLAVOUR OF FOXTAIL MILLET/THINAI ARISI
Foxtail millet tastes like rice when cooked properly. It has a unique aroma and a sweet nutty flavour.
INDIAN CULINARY USES OF FOXTAIL MILLET/THINAI ARISI
Foxtail millet/Thinai is commonly consumed throughout India. It is such a versatile ingredient. It is prepared just like rice grains. Foxtail millet/Thinai is used as a whole millet, ground into a coarse powder and a fine powder. It is also used to prepare Foxtail millet/Thinai dosai batter.
Foxtail millet/Thinai is also used to bake bread, cookies, and crackers.
FOXTAIL MILLET/THINAI RECIPES
Whole foxtail millet is used to make Thinai Pongal, Foxtail millet/Thinai arisi sadam, Kali, kolukattai, and a variety of rice like Lemon, curd rice, Veg-Pulao. Foxtail millet/Thinai gruel, Cutlet, and Adai.
Coarse millet powder is used to make Upma, Kichadi and Kerala style Puttu.
The fine powder is used to make instant Dosai Batter, Sattu Maavu Kanji, Gluten-free Chapati, Puri, Biscuits, and baked foods.
Savoury and deep-fried dishes like Murukku, Seedai, Thattai, and Mixture use fine foxtail millet Flour.
FOXTAIL MILLET SWEET RECIPES
Foxtail millet/Thinai and Sweet together are a match made in heaven. Both complement each other.
In Tamilnadu, Foxtail millet/Thinai is commonly used to prepare sweet dishes like Thenum Thinaiyum (Foxtail millet and honey). It is a very old recipe.
Payasam, Sweet Pongal, and Ladoo are some of the foxtail millet sweet recipes.
TAMILNADU'S FAMOUS FOXTAIL MILLET RECIPES
Thenum Thinaiyum (Foxtail millet and honey) is served as a Temple Prasadam.
In the picture - Foxtail Millet Sweet Pongal Recipe/Thinai Arisi Sweet Pongal Recipe/Thinai Sakkarai Pongal Recipe
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🔗Foxtail Millet Sweet Pongal Recipe/Thinai Arisi Sweet Pongal Recipe/Thinai Sakkarai Pongal Recipe
Puttu amudhu also served as a Tiruchendur Temple Prasadam.
TIPS TO BUY AND STORE FOXTAIL MILLET/THINAI ARISI
Nowadays, foxtail millet/thinai arisi is easily available in any Indian/Asian store.
It is also available in Nattu Marundhu Kadai and in a dedicated millet store.
HOW TO STORE FOXTAIL MILLET/THINAI ARISI?
Before storing husked millets winnow and clean completely.
Store whole millet or ground flour in the refrigerator.
NOTE
Use foxtail millet/thinai arisi within the expiry date mentioned in the package.
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